CAMP HOLLYMONT FOR GIRLS
Hollymont is a privately owned, Christian camp for girls ages 7–15. We offer a variety of 6, 13, and 27 day session options. Our camping season runs for 6 weeks and lasts from June through July. Our winter office is located in Black Mountain, NC. In the summer we lease the facilities of The Rabun Gap – Nacoochee School for our camp operations. Rabun Gap is a private boarding school with a 360 degree view of the mountain landscape. We are located within two hours of Atlanta, Ga, Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC. We are 16 miles from Highlands, NC and just across the street from the award-winning Dillard House. We are blessed with a beautiful campus and excellent, first class facilities.
We Love A Good Story
Mission
Our camp motto, Living & Learning with Love & Laughter, captures our commitment to fostering each camper’s physical, social, and spiritual development in a loving, Christian environment. We want Hollymont to be…
· A Refuge: Hollymont is a safe space where campers can disconnect from everyday stress and responsibilities.
· A Place of Recreation: Campers recreate themselves through new activities and familiar traditions, finding joy in our vibrant community.
· A Place of Restoration: Hollymont offers an opportunity to reconnect with God, nurturing each camper’s spiritual journey.
Respect and Dignity
At Camp Hollymont, our Christian values inform our efforts to treat every camper with kindness and respect, recognizing that Jesus loved and died for all. Our staff are selected and trained to create a welcoming atmosphere that supports campers from various backgrounds.
Our Goals for Camper Development
Our camp is committed to helping each camper grow in meaningful ways. We aim to:
- Promote Self-Confidence and Leadership: Campers build independence and take on leadership roles through group activities and challenges.
- Encourage Spiritual Growth: Daily devotions, Morning Watch, and chapel services provide faith and personal reflection opportunities.
- Create an Inclusive Environment: We foster a camp culture of teamwork, respect, and positive social interactions.
- Build Mental Resilience: Campers develop problem-solving skills and mental strength through structured activities.
God’s Story
At Hollymont, we believe that the greatest story of our lives is how God weaves our personal and collective experiences into His narrative of love and redemption for the world! Through Hollymont’s Christian focus, we encourage the campers to look at ways God is working in their lives, and how all of our stories are part of the grand tale God is shaping for the world.
Your Story
Families consider Camp Hollymont for their daughter’s summer camp adventure for a variety of reasons—from location to programming to the influences of family and friends and beyond. Each camper adds her unique blend of talent, intellect, and experiences to our camp family. We invite you to join us at Hollymont and contribute to a work that is sure to be a bestseller.
Year-Round Staff
Missy McKibbens Roper
Missy is the Executive Director of Camp Hollymont. Missy has been involved with Hollymont since 1983 and has experienced everything Hollymont has to offer for both the camper and staff member. Missy is a graduate of the University of Alabama where she also attended graduate school. Her education and background in counseling complement her wide range of knowledge in the camping community. Missy and her (late) husband, John T. Roper, Jr., MD, have one daughter, Loren Jane Roper.
Emily Levy
Emily serves as Camp Hollymont’s Director. Emily started attending Hollymont in 2001 as a camper. Throughout her 11 years, she worked her way up to Counselor-In-Training, Counselor, and Head Counselor. Emily graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary & Special Education from Mercer University. She went on to get her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University. Emily worked as a 5th grade teacher for 8 years and throughout her career, she was awarded both McAllister Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year and Bryan County District’s Teacher of the Year. Emily’s true passion and prayer has always been to return to Camp Hollymont, and in 2019 God answered this prayer! Her emotional and spiritual dedication to Camp Hollymont are true assets to both the campers and staff.
Gail Mashburn
Gail serves as Hollymont’s Administrative Director. Since 1990, Gail has been a full-time staff member supervising the business office, camp store, and other camper/staff support services. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Hollymont team. Gail is a graduate of Warren Wilson College.
Location
Hollymont is located in Rabun Gap, Georgia located in the southern foothills of the Appalachian mountains on the prestigious campus of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School — one of the nation’s leading boarding schools!
We are within just a few hours of several major cities. The approximate driving times are:
· Atlanta, GA – 2 hours
· Asheville, NC – 1.5 hours
· Birmingham, AL – 4 hours
· Charlotte, NC – 3.5 hours
· Columbia, SC – 3 hours
· Greenville, SC – 2 hours
· Knoxville, TN – 2.5 hours
· Louisville, KY – 6 hours
· Nashville, TN – 5 hours
· Raleigh, NC – 5 hours
· Richmond, VA – 7 hours
· Savannah, GA – 5 hours
· Winston-Salem, NC – 4 hours
Rabun Gap
You’ll find everything you could dream of for the perfect getaway to rest, relax, and renew. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a student of history, a prolific shopper or collector, or a gourmet or farmer at heart, you can find it in Rabun Gap, where the mountains and all they have to offer are beckoning you and waiting to delight you. To learn details about area opportunities, visit the Explore Rabun Gap website.
